At Tahoma Physical Therapy, we are committed to delivering exceptional one-on-one care for all patients, focusing on education and empowerment to achieve optimal long-term health and wellness.
Our Philosophy
We focus on individualized, hands-on care to help identify biomechanical, neuromuscular, and functional movement impairments that are holding you back in some aspect of your life. We want to know our patients on a personal level, as we believe that is a critical piece to understanding what your needs are and how we can best meet them.
We believe that a person’s physical function is more than just how strong and flexible they are: it is about what they do, how they do it, and how their body and lifestyle match with those things. We work closely with you and the rest of your healthcare team, as needed, to come up with a comprehensive plan to meet your goals, whatever they are. We treat both simple, acute injuries and more complex, chronic conditions with the goal of equipping you with the knowledge and tools you need to manage your condition effectively, prevent future injuries, and achieve optimal long-term health and wellness. In our combined 24 years of practice, we have often had patients who have seen numerous other providers in the past without meaningful progress-we want to be the ones who help get you out of that cycle and onward in your life!
Our philosophy is rooted in the concept of Healthspan: which is to say we want to optimize how WELL you live, for as long as you live. We want to be your Physical Therapist for life. Our bodies, needs, motivations, and goals change over time, and we want to form long-lasting relationships with our patients so that whenever you have a question or concern, you want to come to us to work on it. From the most basic aspects of function, like sitting, standing, and walking, to the highest levels, such as dance, running, skiing, and more, we promise an in-depth process of assessment and treatment that is always focused on the most important thing: YOU.
Dr. Jessica Morss
(she/her/hers)
PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT
Dr. Jessica Morss believes that exceptional physical therapy starts with understanding the whole person, not just the diagnosis. Her approach blends fellowship-level orthopedic expertise with individualized care that considers movement, lifestyle, stress, recovery, and overall wellness. She works collaboratively with patients to identify the root contributors to pain and develop practical strategies that support lasting results.
As a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT), board-certified orthopedic specialist (OCS), Certified Orthopaedic Manual Therapist (COMT), and Functional Dry Needling provider, Jessica combines advanced clinical training with a compassionate and patient-centered approach. Whether helping someone return to sport, recover from injury, manage persistent pain, or stay active as they age, her goal is to empower patients with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to move well for life.
A lifelong dancer with more than 20 years of classical ballet training, Jessica has a special appreciation for the demands of artistic athletes and enjoys supporting dancers throughout their careers and beyond.
Outside the clinic, Jessica embraces the Pacific Northwest lifestyle and can often be found hiking, paddle boarding, skiing, or camping with her husband and two energetic boys.
Dr. Blake Novoa
(he/him/his)
PT, DPT, OCS, CMPT
Blake Novoa is a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association and a Certified Manual Physical Therapist. He has been a PT for 12 years, working primarily in an integrated primary care setting and seeing a full range of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions. He has always been fascinated by the body as a machine and how it interacts with the world around it, but he loves the lasting relationships he has developed with his patients over the years as he considers that the foundation of a truly therapeutic relationship. He has a specific interest in functional activity/movement training and ergonomics. He has past experience with competitive baseball, swimming, and diving and is an avid skier and cyclist (mountain, road, and gravel). He also enjoys golf, rock climbing, paddlesports, camping, and, most of all, spending time with his wife, Emily, and son, Leo.
Dr. Emily Novoa
(she/her/hers)
PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT
Emily Novoa has completed a Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual and Manipulative Therapy through the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT). Currently, she also works as an integrated physical therapist within a multidisciplinary surgical team alongside urogynecology, pelvic reconstruction, and colorectal surgery specialists — bringing a medically collaborative approach to even the most complex pelvic health cases.
She takes a whole-person view of healing, drawing on orthopedic manual therapy, myofascial release, neuromuscular re-education, nervous system regulation, functional dry needling, and postural integration — alongside lifestyle and wellness guidance that meets patients where they live, move, and thrive. Dr. Novoa sees patients across all genders and life stages for general orthopedic or pelvic floor concerns. She has a particular passion for pediatric athletes, prenatal and postpartum care, and the perimenopause and postmenopause transitions. She approaches every patient with a mind-body lens, understanding that pain and physical dysfunction rarely exist in isolation from the nervous system and lived experience. It was her own experience with a complex pregnancy and long-standing pelvic floor dysfunction that led Dr. Novoa to pursue pelvic health training
Outside the clinic, Dr. Novoa can be found trail running and hiking with her dog Sierra, skiing, swimming, and weightlifting. She and her husband, Dr. Blake Novoa, are proud parents to a son who has brought immeasurable joy and a daily invitation to get outside and stay curious.
